Culture and Venues

Congress at the Park, located in WIttelsbach Park, is Augsburg’s conference and convention center in a facilty which is a protected monument. The concrete architecture and the sophisticated lighting concept typical of the 1970s make the Congress at the park an exciting venue. The schedule of events in the large concert hall (with seating for 1,400 people) ranges from symphony concerts to comedy shows.

The Abraxas house of culture has a well equipped stage for all kinds of performances, from oriental dance to rock concerts. Abraxas focuses on the year-round offerings of children’s theater, concerts and fairy tales for families, day-care centers and schools. There are also exhibitions, festivals, pub concerts and a popular beer garden.

The Jazz Club Augsburg is located directly in the city center. Live concerts and events take place here and feature all the popular jazz styles with internationall known bands and local jazz musicians. Every year there are around 80 concerts, including Tuesday night jam sessions and band performances on Fridays and Saturdays.